October Pictures of the Month

October was chalk full of some great events, captured in pictures by SAIT’s Photojournalism and Journalism students. Events ranged from – the federal election; the Grim Manor Freak Show; the Intercontinental Short Track Invitational; skateboarders at Shaw Millennium Park; a krumping showcase at Arts Commons; ex-NHLer Sheldon Kennedy speaking on campus; and of course all of the Trojan athletics events like hockey, soccer, and basketball games. Our photographers captured these, and many other moments throughout the month of October. We hope you enjoy the October Pictures of the Month.

Super Dog: Midnight the dog and her owner Claire Davis catch a breather after completing the Dash of Doom running race. Davis and her dog won first prize in the costume contest that was a part of the event. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Trudeau Rally: Federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau greets his supporters before delivering a speech at the Magnolia Banquet Hall. Trudeau was in Calgary just one day before Canadians went to the polls to elect a new government. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Fall Wedding: A soon to be wed couple walk the River Valley near the High Level Bridge in Edmonton. The couple were having their wedding photos taken with the fall colours. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

BMX Biker: Dominik Falle attempts the trick “toboggan” at Shaw Millennium Skatepark in downtown Calgary. Falle has been BMX biking for three years. (Photo by Brooke Hovey/The Press)

Breathing Fire: Performers reenact a medieval battle during the Medieval Horse at Liberty Fire Performance at the Longines FEI Show Jumping event in Calgary. The fire show included a fire breather, fire dancer and a skilled horse rider as they re-create the battle for the crowd. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Horse Jumper: Nicole Gergely and Vianda navigate the first jump at the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping event at the Agrium Centre in Calgary. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Filmakers: Caleb Behn, left, and Damien Gillis pose for a photo outside of their hotel. The two were in Calgary where their documentary, Fractured Land, was showcased during the Calgary International Film Festival. (Photo by Stephanie Joe /The Press)

International Players: Basketball players Dathon Spencer, left, Lou-Philippe Michel, and Averie Armbrister pose for a picture in the SAIT Trojan gymnasium during practice. The trio are all international students now playing for the SAIT Trojan’s basketball team. (Photo by Aiesha Hinds/The Press)

Big Air: Lucas Reid catches some air as other skaters watch, at the Shaw Millennium Park skateboard park. (Photo by Joshua Neumann/The Press)

Strong Finish: Jill Yuen charges to the finish line during the WomenÕs 1500 Oval Invitational Long Track & World Cup Fall Trials at The Olympic Oval. The top time qualifiers will move onto the World Cup in November. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/SAIT Polytechnic)

Devil Boy: Alyson Turnbull, left, meets Doug Smode, the Devil Boy at the Grim Manor Freak Show located in the former Target store in Sunridge Mall. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/SAIT Polytechnic)

Skater Panorama Local skateboarder Jay White visits Shaw Millennium Park in downtown Calgary. To celebrate Calgary’s new Skateboard Amenities Strategy, White is visiting each of the cities skateboard parks. This image is a panorama made up of multiple photos stitched digitally together. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

A Trojans Women’s Basketball member sits with an icepack on her head during an ACAC exhibition match against the UBC Okanagan Heat at the SAIT Campus Centre gym. The UBC Okanagan Heat defeated the Trojans 62-36. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Zombie Dance: Calgarians dressed in their scariest zombie costumes dance to the beat of the Michael Jackson tune Thriller during a dance mob at Southcentre. The event was part of a global effort to reach a new world record. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Lotsa Skis: Shoppers look over the huge selection of ski and snowboarding equipment at the Calgary New & Used Ski Sale at Max Bell Centre. Patrons waited as long as a half-hour just to get into the sale. (Photo by Ryan Wellicome/The Press)

Field of Crosses: Mike Grant, a volunteer for the Field of Crosses Memorial Project, adjusts his uncle’s cross at the site on Memorial Drive. The annual project features a cross for each soldier from southern Alberta who was killed while fighting for this country. (Photo by Elizabeth Cameron/The Press)

Lotsa Skis: Skiers and snowboarders fill the aisles of equipment as they look for great deals during the Calgary New & Used Ski Sale at Max Bell Arena. CanadaÕs largest ski sale has snow enthusiasts lining up to bargain-hunt through an array of ski items for the upcoming ski season. (Photo by Victoria Vadeboncoeur/The Press)

Basketball Battle: UBC Okanagan Heat post Robyn Aulin-Haynes wrestles the ball away from an attacking Saint Mary’s University Lightning player during a exhibition game at the SAIT Campus Centre gym. The Heat defeated the Lightning 84-34. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Basketball Battle: UBC Okanagan Heat Kayla Mcfadden attempts to drive through Saint Mary’s University Lightning guard Laura Belisle on a layup during an exhibition game at the SAIT Campus Centre gym. The Heat defeated the Lightening 84-34. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Election Celebration: Hundreds of Liberal supporters turn out to support Kent Hehr, Matt Grant and the other Liberal party candidates on election night. The event took place at the Bank & Baron Pub in downtown Calgary. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Victory Kiss: Liberal candidate Kent Hehr is congratulated for his victory in the riding of Calgary Centre after defeating Conservative incumbent Joan Crockatt in the federal election. Hundreds of liberal supporters turned out to support Kent Hehr on election night at the Bank & Baron Pub in downtown Calgary. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Close One: SAIT Trojans goalkeeper Malory Schilief watches the ball slip past her, and missing the net during a ACAC Women’s Soccer action against the Lethbridge Kodiaks at SAIT’s Cohos Commons Field. The Kodiaks defeated the Trojans by a score of 1-0. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Celebration: SAIT Trojans Megan Hanna reacts after her team scores another goal on the Olds Broncos during ACAC women’s hockey action at SAIT Arena. The Trojans defeated the Broncos by a score of 5-0. (Photo by Liam Quinn/The Press)

Trudeau Rally: Supporters hear from Justin Trudeau as he delivers a speech at the Magnolia Banquet Hall . Trudeau was in Calgary just one day before Canadians went to the polls to elect a new government. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Ball of Fire: Performers from Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue perform at the Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival at the BMO Centre. (Photo by Shayla Deeton/The Press)

Biggest Fans: Kids from the Okotoks Oilers minor hockey team cheer for the SAIT Trojans as they take on the Olds Broncos during ACAC women’s hockey action at the SAIT arena. The Trojans defeated the Broncos by a score of 5-0. (Photo by Joshua Neumann/The Press)

Fire Eater: Tess LaCoil, a member of the Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue swallows fire while performing at the Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival at the BMO Centre. (Photo by Kyle Meller/The Press)

Fall Biking: A biker speeds through a residential area in Calgary. Calgarians have experienced unseasonably mild fall weather this fall. (Photo by Ryan Wellicome/The Press)

Bird’s Eye View: The balloons Salsa, left, and Black Magic compete in the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River. Black Magic ended up taking first place in the competition. (Photo by Kelsey Yates/The Press)

Lighted Balloons: Spectators gaze at the pink elephant balloon, Nelly-B, at the Heritage Inn International Balloon Festival in High River. Each night of the balloon festival, the pilots ignite the propane burners to light up the balloons for all to enjoy. (Photo by Kelsey Yates/The Press)

Duck Feeding: Jada Naderi, 9, left tosses a piece of bread to a brave mallard male while her brother Dax, 11, watches at Confederation Park. Calgarians flocked to the city’s parks as they enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather this fall. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Little Pumpkin: Sara Miller cries while her mother attempts to take a photo of her sitting in a pumpkin in Millcreek Park in Edmonton. Miller’s mother had gotten the pumpkin diaper photo idea from an article on Pinterest. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

NDP Rally: Federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair attends a local NDP rally in Calgary just before taking on the other party leaders in a leadership debate leading up to federal election. (Photo by Cassie Ford/The Press)

Celebration: SAIT Trojans forward Sarah Botter, middle, congratulates teammate and Trojan’s netminder Liticia Castillo for shutting out the NAIT Ooks during ACAC women’s hockey action at the Trojans season opener at SAIT Arena. The Trojans won the game by a score of 2-0. (Photo by Ryan Wellicome/The Press)

Celebration: The SAIT Trojans bench celebrates the Trojans’ first goal of the 2015/16 season against the NAIT Ooks at SAIT Arena. The Trojans won the game by a score of 2-0. (Photo by Ryan Wellicome/The Press)

Vigil: People came together to participate in the 11th Annual Spirit in Vigil held at City Hall. The vigil was headed by the Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society, the only Aboriginal women’s shelter in Canada. (Photo by {Tracy Tapang/The Press)

Strong Advocate: Former Calgary Flames player Sheldon Kennedy visits SAIT to talk about sexual child abuse during SAITSA’s Mental Health week at the Campus Centre. Kennedy has been an advocate for those who have been sexually abused ever since he himself was a target of abuse as a child. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Water Battle: Ryan Long, centre, and his team the Fixed Wing Pirates, attempt to sink competitors during the H20 Battleship championship at the Aquatic Centre in SAIT’s Campus Centre. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Water Battle: Nicole Smith cries out after her team is sunk during the H20 Battleship championship at the Aquatic Centre in SAIT’s Campus Centre. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Soccer Battle: Mauricio Rosas, left, a striker for the Trojans men’s soccer team battles Bezhan Aiam’s, right, of the Red Deer Kings during ACAC soccer action at the Cohos Common’s soccer field on SAIT campus. (Photo by Joshua Neumann/The Press)

Voter Engagement: Lambie Carruthers, SAITSA’s governance and advocacy research assistant, poses for a photograph on SAIT’s campus. Carruthers is the campus team-lead for the Canada-wide student-led voter engagement campaign, Get Out The Vote. (Photo by Nikki Celis/The Press)

Tough Goal: Trojan’s goalkeeper Shanon Cameron lets in a goal during ACAC men’s soccer action against the Red Deer Kings at Cohos Commons Field on SAIT campus. The Trojans Kings by a score of 6-3. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Krump Dance: Nyalah, an international student from Zimbabwe, krumps while her dance troupe, Empirical Freedom, cheers her on during a krumping showcase at Arts Commons. (Photo by Elizabeth Cameron/The Press)

Court Battle: SAIT Trojan’s player Jocelyn Skrilec goes for a layup but is cut short by a Keyano Huskies defender during ACAC basketball action at the SAIT gym. The Huskies lost to the Trojan’s 68-55. (Photo by Adam F. Dullum/The Press)

Field Battle: SAIT Trojan’s player Tariq bin Zayyad, left, battles with Lakeland College Marc Maldiney during ACAC men’s soccer action at Cohos Common Field on SAIT campus. The Trojan’s defeated Lakeland College 4-2. (Photo by Kyle Meller/The Press)

Fast Skaters: Coaches yell words of encouragement and tips to their athletes during the Intercontinental Short Track Invitational at the Olympic Oval. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Brilliant Lanterns: Dolphin lanterns illuminate a bridge during the Calgary Zoo’s Illuminasia event Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The event features over 300 wire and mesh lanterns that will be on display through November 1st. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Colourful Display: A woman observes the flamingo lanterns during the Calgary Zoo’s Illuminasia event on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The event features over 300 wire and mesh lanterns that will be on display through November 1st. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Big Tigers: A woman observes the flamingo lanterns during the Calgary Zoo’s Illuminasia event on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The event features over 300 wire and mesh lanterns that will be on display through November 1st. (Photo by Tyler Marr/The Press)

Celebration: Members of the Medicine Hat Rattlers women’s soccer team celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game against the SAIT Trojans during regular season play at Cohos Commons Field in Calgary on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Rattlers went on to take the game in a 4-1 victory. (Photo by Ryan Wellicome/The Press)

Beakerhead Fun: Ralph explores the fungi fortress at a Beakerhead event on Memorial Dr NW in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. The bricks are created using a mix of sawdust and mushroom spores. Beakerhead is a yearly arts and culture event featuring several displays and exhibitions that further the understanding of science and engineering in a fun and interactive way. (Photo by Liam Quinn/The Press)

Long Table: Guests pose for a picture during a Really, Really Long Table Dinner in Calgary on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. Nine restaurants worked together to serve five meals to over 240 people. (Photo by Liam Quinn/The Press)

Long Table: Food enthusiasts take in the 3rd Annual Really, Really Long Table Dinner hosted by City Palate along Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The $200-a-plate dinner features culinary delights from several of Calgary’s finest food vendors including Blink, Catch & The Oyster Bar, Charcut Roast House, Divino, Teatro, Wine-Ohs, Trib Steakhouse, Home Tasting Room and The Bank & Baron. Wine pairings were provided by The Cellar. (Photo by Liam Quinn/The Press)

Long Table: Food enthusiasts take in the 3rd Annual Really, Really Long Table Dinner hosted by City Palate along Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The $200-a-plate dinner features culinary delights from several of Calgary’s finest food vendors including Blink, Catch & The Oyster Bar, Charcut Roast House, Divino, Teatro, Wine-Ohs, Trib Steakhouse, Home Tasting Room and The Bank & Baron. Wine pairings were provided by The Cellar. This photo is actually a composite of many pictures digitally stitched together as a type of panorama image. (Photo Illustration by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Beakerhead Fun: Calgarians took to the streets to participate in the Beakerhead activities on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Beakerhead is a yearly arts and culture event featuring several displays and exhibitions that further the understanding of science and engineering in a fun and interactive way. (Photo by Vanessa Paterson/SAIT Polytechnic)

Beakerhead Fun: A woman reacts to the artificial quicksand she’s running through during a Beakerhead exhibition event on Stephen’s Avenue mall in downtown Calgary. (Photo by Joshua Neumann/SAIT Polytechnic)

Catharsis Catapult: Mike Johnson, left and Andy Anderson reveal their steam powered catapult at Beakerheads’s Catharsis Catapult Competition at Fort Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. Both are members of the Steam Punk Assemblage of Calgary. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji /The Press)

Big Giraffe: A guest takes a photo of one of the 200 pound giraffe lanterns during the Calgary Zoo’s Illuminasia event on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. The event features over 300 wire and mesh lanterns that will be on display through November 1st. (Photo by Kelsey Yates/The Press)

Paying Respects: A group of high school students gather at a memorial in the community of Erin Woods Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. The memorial was set up near the scene of a fatal accident which killed 16-year-old Nickolas Paswisty, a resident of the community. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Heartfelt Scene: A heart necklace, among many other mementos, is placed near a photo of 16-year-old Nickolas Paswisty at a memorial set up near the site of a fatal accident which killed the Calgary teen in the community of Erin Woods. (Photo by Victoria Vadeboncoeur/The Press)

Corn Craze: Two buddies race through a dark section of a corn maze at Flashlight Nights at the Calgary Corn Maze Fun Farm just East of Calgary on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. (Photo by Victoria Vadeboncoeur/The Press)

Fast Skater: A competitor rounds the corner during the Fall Classic long track speed skating competition at the Olympic Oval in Calgary Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. The competition featured both men’s and women’s 500m and 1000m races. (Photo by Kenneth Appleby/The Press)

Rounding the Corner: Canada’s Jeslyn Chantler from Ontario competes in 1000m long track women’s event at the Fall Classic speed skating competition hosted at the Olympic Oval in Calgary on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. Skaters from all over the world came to compete in this three-day long tournament. (Photo by Chelsea Lees/The Press)

Big Race: The long distance mens mass start event gets underway during the 2015 Fall Classic long track speed skating event at the U of C Olympic Oval in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. The three-day speed skating event hosts 17 races, and features competitors from all over the world. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Having Fun: Kaden,front, and his friend Oasiz take a tumble on the Rat Rollers attraction at Calgary’s Corn Maze and Fun Farm. (Photo by Brooke Hovey/The Press)

Open YYC: Fire Station 22 opens their doors to the public as part of YYC Open Doors event at 7199 Temple Dr NE in Calgary on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. The station was one of 43 locations in Calgary that opened their doors to the public. (Photo by Andy Maxwell Mawji/The Press)

Calgary Reads: Steacy Collyer, the executive director and founder of Calgary Reads poses for a portrait at her office in Calgary. (Photo by Shama Palangdosan/The Press)

Issues of the Day: Emily Kotow stands in her office at the University of Calgary. The 28-year-old graduate student spoke to The Press about the most important issues she thinks the different party leaders should be thinking about in the upcoming federal election. (Photo by Matthew Bardsley/The Press)

Neon Run: Calgarians participate in the Neon run in Calgary on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Neon Run is a 5K event which features a number of lighting displays throughout. (Photo by Shayla Deeton/The Press)